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home rule

noun

  1. self-government in local matters by a city, province, state, colony, or the like.


home rule

1

noun

  1. self-government, esp in domestic affairs
  2. government the partial autonomy of cities and (in some states) counties, under which they manage their own affairs, with their own charters, etc, within the limits set by the state constitution and laws
  3. the partial autonomy sometimes granted to a national minority or a colony
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Home Rule

2

noun

  1. self-government for Ireland: the goal of the Irish Nationalists from about 1870 to 1920
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of home rule1

First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences

The king was supported in his opinion by Walter Asquith, who has been the firm champion of home rule.

Under his leadership a home-rule bill for Ireland was passed by the Commons in spite of the most bitter opposition.

Next, I have explained the rise of the present Home Rule movement, and its dependence on agrarian agitation.

In the old days Ireland was refused Home Rule because she was too poor.

Is it not likely that it is Home Rule that will save her in the future?

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